As one of the most popular languages in the world, English is spoken as a second language in most countries. When it comes to gulet cruise in Turkey, there can be limitations. These limitations can be an issue in communication, depending on the degree of English that is required to be spoken on board the boats, between the crew and the guests.
Gulets are available in different classes. They start with the standard/economical class, then a level up to luxury, deluxe, ultra deluxe and VIP. As for the level of English on board these boats, there are differences – big differences. This is an issue that is commonly experienced and not informed as much as it should be to travelers on blue cruise holidays. So here is what you can expect in the level of English on board various standards of yacht charters in Turkey.
To employ a very good English speaking crew member or members, means for the boat owner, much higher costs in wages. As such this is reflected in the value of a gulet charter. Economic or Standard boats; the English is very limited – literally. The captain may know enough to just get by and not understand completely, except for the odd gulet where the captain is the owner and has educated him/herself to communicate satisfactory enough to, for instance, plot out a route and discuss with the guests on board.
Sometimes, not often, an arrangement can be made to have on board a crew member – specific to your request with a very good level of English. Another alternative is to hire a Professional Guide for the duration of your trip with good level of English speaking skills. Travelers can get by with the simplest of communication with the crews of gulets – many do. However anything further requires better knowledge of English from the crew member(s); and this is only possible based on request or the class of gulet.
